- Enrollment
- 598
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wheelersburg, OH
Wheelersburg High School
Federal NCES profile for Wheelersburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390496603667
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 9
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wheelersburg High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Wheelersburg · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wheelersburg High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wheelersburg High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wheelersburg, OH.
School address
District: Wheelersburg Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390496603667 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Wheelersburg High School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 390496603667 · Wheelersburg, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 24.1:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Wheelersburg Middle School (598 students)
Wheelersburg High School held near 462 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Wheelersburg High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wheelersburg M
Wheelersburg Middle School
598 students
- Wheelersburg E
Wheelersburg Elementary School
536 students
- This school
Wheelersburg High School
457 students
What this shows Wheelersburg High School reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wheelersburg High School compares
Wheelersburg High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.1:1 | ▲ 32% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 29% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 91% in Ohio - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,006
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 457 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Wheelersburg High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Wheelersburg Local reports $11,006 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wheelersburg High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelersburg Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wheelersburg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wheelersburg High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 536
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~457 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wheelersburg High School
How many students attend Wheelersburg High School?
Wheelersburg High School has 457 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wheelersburg, OH. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 462 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wheelersburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wheelersburg High School is 24.1:1, which is 32% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wheelersburg High School?
22.5% of students at Wheelersburg High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wheelersburg High School?
The largest demographic group at Wheelersburg High School is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Wheelersburg, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wheelersburg High School?
Wheelersburg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wheelersburg High School rank among public schools in Wheelersburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Wheelersburg High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Wheelersburg, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Wheelersburg Local?
Besides Wheelersburg High School, Wheelersburg Local also operates Wheelersburg Middle School (598 students) and Wheelersburg Elementary School (536 students). See the Wheelersburg Local district page for the complete list.